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Nepal Treking » Jomsom/Muktinath Trekking - 12 days
Marpha Photo by: Pueng, Thailand
One fascinating journey to
experience the differing cultures of the Annapurna region.
Commencing with a flight into the heart of the lower Mustang
district, we continue to the ancient village of Kagbeni, on
the border of upper Mustang and the Hidden Kingdom. the confluence
of Modi and
Bhurung rivers, the confluence
of Modi and Bhurung rivers, here the route divides. We take
the West trail towards Ghorepani, a trading village situated
at an elevation of 2750 m., where there is a tremendous vantage
point (Poon hill - 3194 m.) to view both the Dhaulagiri and
Annapurna Himal. The views at sunrise from Poon hill are simply
stunning. From Ghorepani, the trail leads East to the hamlet
of Tadapani and on towards Chhomrong, from where we commence
our journey into the Annapurna Sanctuary and onwards to Annapurna
Base Camp. The journey to base camp follows the valley in
between the huge ramparts of Himchuli & Machhapuchhre,
eventually emerging into an awesome Amphitheater, where a
labyrinth of mountains and Annapurna I tower almost vertically
above us.
ITINERARY
Day 1:
Drive, Kathmandu to Pokhara (7 hours),
overnight hotel
Day 2:
Fly, Pokhara / Jomsom (25 minutes), trek Kagbeni (2800
m.)
Day 3:
Kagbeni / Muktinath (3800 m.)
Day 4:
Muktinath / Marpha (2670 m.)
Day 5:
Marpha / Kalopani (2530 m.)
Day 6:
Kalopani / Tatopani (1190 m.)
Day 7:
Totopani / Ghorepani (2855 m.)
Day 8:
Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3210 m.), back and rest
Day 9:
Ghorepani / Tadapani (2590 m.)
Day 10:
Tadapani / Ghandrung (2012m.)
Day 11:
Ghandrung / Nayapul drive back to Pokhara, overnight
hotel.